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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
8
Ashtoreth travels with Hart to a mountain house in Dominica for seven hours of private time. Their plan to sail later misfires as the boat leaves and they face a night aboard or in Roseau with uncertain options and rising tension.
A fragmented radio schedule lists NBC and CBS programs including Foresters Favorite Songs and This World We Live In. It references stations WJZ WLW and national programs such as a talk by John B Roane and a political segment by Frederic Wise with musical guests Ginghi Breen and Peter de Wilh.
A well known authority warns excess rich foods may trouble the kidneys and body. Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is touted to flush kidneys, neutralize system acids and relieve bladder issues. Millions take the effervescent drink to keep urinary organs clean and prevent disorders.
At Ironton High School after a Friday night game the Athens High School Bulldogs enjoyed a 45 minute swim in Ironton High School pool. Bulldog guard Joseph Coury, who feared drowning, finally took his first high school basket during the outing.
A sharp exchange unfolds between Ashtoreth and Holly as she fears being left alone and shuns boarding houses. He teases her, insists on her safety, and hints at scandal while she fights his control and protests her virtue. The scene ends with a cautious, unresolved tension.
Zemo offers relief from eczema dermatitis and itching in many cases. The antiseptic liquid quickly clears skin and removes dandruff. Odorless and invisible, Zemo is available through all druggists in 35c 60c or 1.00 sizes.
An advertisement touts a new remedy for epilepsy called Phenoleptos Company. It invites readers to write for free information to the Brooklyn address provided. The claim is endorsed by “great epilepsy specialists” and urges direct mail inquiries.
Coach H E Wise's Chevrolet breaks down during a trip, forcing a halt at a garage for repairs and a quick return to reliability. The incident highlights the car's inability to endure the journey.
George Rutkoskie reported four punctured tires on his Willya Knight car during a round trip to Ironton and back, causing delays and necessitating roadside assistance.
The Ironton High School squad praised its floor practice as a great advantage and expressed a desire to repeat the drill on other floors.
In a casual overheard exchange, Alice Schuler notes four teachers were at home, while Helen Searls confirms they simply walked home during the influenza outbreak. The brief dialogue captures everyday effects of the health crisis on school staff.
Pauline Cone asks about a bad accident last week while Martha Foster replies she ran over her allowance. The exchange shows household finances and small misfortunes in a domestic vignette.
A playful dialogue features Margaret Porter debating dairy practices with a milkman who affirms cows are pastured and praises pasteurized milk as the best.
A clerk corrects a customer who admires a rose colored item in the shop window. The pair discuss copying the design, while the customer is told the object is a lamp shade.
The speaker asks to view the woman’s home and she replies she will send a picture of it.
A snippet shows Doris Burson noting poems were hard to finish while Ardyth Love attributes them to Longfellow. Dorothy Ruth Holcombe praises a baby’s resemblance to her mother, and a fond father warns against swallowing.
The article extols cascara based Cascaret as a superior laxative. It argues cascara strengthens bowel muscles and avoids the harsh reactions of mineral salts. It claims regular use leads to lasting bowel function with gentle evacuations and no systemic harm.
A cook confidently confirms capability to prepare diverse foreign dishes. He lists French beans Hungarian goulash German sausages Brussels sprouts Jerusalem artichokes Spanish onions and Dutch cheese in response to the lady’s query.
A joke recalls a Scotchman who had his portrait taken but only one side of his suit pressed. The tale leans on a visual pun about half-polished attire and a single-sided appearance.
Roscoe asks his father for money and explains a robber would demand money or life, noting he has none. The exchange uses a humorous, vintage tone to illustrate a childhood misunderstanding of a crime scenario.
Five years after a strong student chorus the auditorium shows waning knowledge of the Alma Mater. About half the students know the words while remaining performers sing with mixed accuracy. The piece calls for special classes to teach the Alma Mater to boys and girls.
Virgil Cross known as Croasie spoke to Athens High students about the basketball trip to Ironton. He recounted departure and return times and noted highlights including a meal in Jackson and a first visit to a girls gym.
The Irontom High School team plans to appoint Virgil as spokesman after the game and swimming party, praising his comfort and leadership during the events at the hotel that night.
Unclear OCR item lists multiple players with odd nicknames and possible team notes. Names include Richard Hues, Ruscel Haul, Vergle Kraus, Paul Dollton, Raemun Karmical, Seoul Burroooos, Jon Korrie, Clarence Medooos Fields, Gorge Marchant, Marwyn Would, Herold Elwould Ys, Dellburt Howlt, Jacok Swawnsun. Attribution and context are washed out.
Slumglullion was the main dish at the Hy-Y meeting Tuesday noon. The dish was prepared by Cooper Porter and Miss Connell and served after hours of simmering. Mr. Oliver Woods oversaw the preparation. Six new boys signified willingness to become members and induction will be held next Tuesday. The meeting closed with songs.
An isolated mother recalls her baby sleeping through the night after a small Castoria dose following feeding. Baby specialists endorse Fletcher's Castoria, a vegetable remedy claimed to aid colic constipation and colds, with the Fletcher signature on the wrapper.
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